Dick Richards’ Rules For Networking
May 5th, 2005
Presented in the spirit of a network being defined as a
collection of people who are committed to one another’s success
Know what business you are in
as a person: your genius and purpose
Be attuned to what the universe is telling you,
and create a vision that inspires and compels you
Attend to your vision
and tell others about it
Think of networks as resources for both personal empowerment
and collaboration to create new realities
Be willing to invest youself in helping
others realize their visions
Know, and let others know, what you want
and what you have to offer
Listen carefully for what others want
and what they have to offer
Create linkage between wants,
offerings, and visions
Know that when you choose to give rather than withold,
you enrich and empower an entire network
Believe that when you act, the web of life trembles
Remember that networks are processes with many centers,
and neither structures nor hierarchies
Have fun, celebrate often, and remain positive |